Kenya Government Effectiveness
Government Effectiveness GE.EST
Overview
Kenya's government effectiveness stood at -0.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.22 by 2025. Kenya ranked 117th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Effectiveness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.19 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.22 | +0.08 | #117 |
| 2023 | -0.30 | +0.03 | #123 |
| 2022 | -0.33 | −0.00 | #123 |
| 2021 | -0.33 | +0.07 | #124 |
| 2020 | -0.40 | +0.04 | #125 |
| 2019 | -0.44 | +0.05 | #130 |
| 2018 | -0.49 | −0.10 | #133 |
| 2017 | -0.39 | +0.01 | #127 |
| 2016 | -0.40 | −0.01 | #127 |
| 2015 | -0.39 | −0.04 | #124 |
| 2014 | -0.36 | +0.12 | #118 |
| 2013 | -0.48 | +0.06 | #126 |
| 2012 | -0.54 | +0.04 | #129 |
| 2011 | -0.58 | +0.00 | #133 |
| 2010 | -0.58 | +0.08 | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government effectiveness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's government effectiveness was -0.22 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 27.0% increase from the previous year.
Kenya's government effectiveness peaked at -0.22 in 2025.
The lowest government effectiveness in Kenya was -0.76 in 2002.
Kenya ranks 117th globally in government effectiveness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GE.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Kenya's government effectiveness is projected to reach -0.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government effectiveness of Kenya in 2025 was -0.22. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_government-effectiveness,
title = {Kenya Government Effectiveness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/government-effectiveness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}